This week:
It's that time of year again, and inventory is just around the corner
for us. If you buy it, we don't have to count it! All yarns and
knitting bags will be 30% off through December 31 (excluding yarns by
Blue Moon Fiber Arts and Abstract Fiber). Selected yarns, bags, and
books will be featured at 50% off. And don't forget that our dye kits
continue at 60% off through the end of this month!

On the Needles: (00:31)

Jasmin has finished the body of the Boo Sweater. Gigi talks a bit about the lining technique, and highly recommends taking Jean Frost's lining class (if you can). She also recommends lining woolens with China silk, which can be bought at Thai Silks in Los Altos. (This is by The Cravery and Uncommon Threads, which we talk about.) Jasmin picked up the new book by Jared Flood, "Made in Brooklyn", and absolutely loves it. Jasmin has cast on a pair of socks out of her "Hey Jude" handspun (dyed by Crown Mountain Farms). She compares them to the "She's like a rainbow" socks.

Gigi has put one row on her Ellina shawl.
Gigi thinks she has hit Shawl Saturation. Jasmin 2010 is about
finishing; Gigi 2010 is about streamlining. Jasmin hits the inventory
reduction sale at Purlescence and picked up a bunch of different colors
of the Filatura di Crosa Superior for cowls.

Gigi has decided to knit the Color Your Own sweater from Philosopher's Wool for her Ravelympics project. You can find Team Knitmore here, and Team Sasquatch here.

Mother Knows Best: (20:02)

Gigi talks about practice making better, and how sometimes repetition is the only way to master a technique.

Happy Holidays from Purlescence Yarns! Our shelves are stocked with
great gifts to give and to get. Whether it's a wheel or a loom or a
last minute hat to knit for someone on your list, we have what you need
to make your days merry and bright. And be sure to check out the new
fibers and sock yarns from Abstract Fiber, now in stock!

We had a great time at the holiday
sing-along at Purlescence. Gigi won a mock croc knitting bag, Andrew
won a bump of Abstract Fiber Superwash Merino in "Vineyard". Gigi is
surprised with a Knitmore Girls mug! (You can find the "bucket sized one" here.)

Contest: (17:40)

Participate in our "Do Some Good" contest! The contest closes on January 6th.

Mother Knows Best: (19:11)

This week, we talk about New Year's resolutions, Jasmin 2010, and the upcoming Ravelympics. You can find Team Knitmore here, and if you love knitting podcasts but don't want to limit yourself to one show, you can find Team Sasquatch here.

Want
to be part of a great adventure in 2010? Become a member of Crown
Mountain Farms fiber or yarn clubs. The clubs have free shipping
worldwide. The "Fiber Of The Month" club and the "Knitting For Fun"
club both offer different colorways you can play with and you may
choose different yarns or fibers. Discounts of 5% or 10% are available
on purchases during 2010 on our website depending on the duration of
your subscription. If you love sock hop yarn and were used to buy it
through our website this option will no longer be available. We created
the "Sock Hop Yarn" club and only members of this club will be able to
purchase the sock hop yarn in 2010. Go to our homepage, click on the
CLUBS button and take the journey from there.

Happy
Holidays from Purlescence Yarns! Have you been extra good this year?
Whether its knitting, spinning, or weaving, make sure you mark them
down on your wish list and let your loved ones know that we’re here to
help. Sock yarn and notions make great stocking stuffers, and every
spinner can always use extra bobbins! We have a great selection of
books, ranging from patterns to techniques to new skills, so if you
want it, there’s a good chance we’ve got it. If you can’t think if what
you want, we also offer gift certificates- the perfect
one-size-fits-all gift. Wishing you a warm and fiber-filled holiday
season from Purlescence yarns.

On the needles: (00:31)

Gigi is continuing to work on the dishcloth baby blanket. Jasmin is working on the Tweedy Pie coat for Boo. Gigi is working on a stocking cap for Sam to match the alien scarf she knit a few years ago. Jasmin has finished her first Suzie Q sock. You can see the sock template here.

Want to be part of a great adventure in 2010? Become a member of Crown
Mountain Farms fiber or yarn clubs. The clubs have free shipping
worldwide. The "Fiber Of The Month" club and the "Knitting For Fun"
club both offer different colorways you can play with and you may
choose different yarns or fibers. Discounts of 5% or 10% are available
on purchases during 2010 on our website depending on the duration of
your subscription. If you love sock hop yarn and were used to buy it
through our website this option will no longer be available. We created
the "Sock Hop Yarn" club and only members of this club will be able to
purchase the sock hop yarn in 2010. Go to our homepage, click on the
CLUBS button and take the journey from there.

Happy Holidays from Purlescence Yarns! Have you been extra good this
year? Whether its knitting, spinning, or weaving, make sure you mark
them down on your wish list and let your loved ones know that we’re
here to help. Sock yarn and notions make great stocking stuffers, and
every spinner can always use extra bobbins! We have a great selection
of books, ranging from patterns to techniques to new skills, so if you
want it, there’s a good chance we’ve got it. If you can’t think if what
you want, we also offer gift certificates- the perfect
one-size-fits-all gift. Wishing you a warm and fiber-filled holiday
season from Purlescence yarns.

On the needles:

Jasmin has finished her Aqualung socks. Gigi is still working on her Ellina shawl out of the Dream in Color Baby (color: Purple Rain). Jasmin is making good progress on her Suzie Q
handspun socks. Gigi is still working on her dishcloth baby blanket out
of Cascade 220 superwash handpaint. Jasmin is working on the Tweedy Pie Jacket for Boo, with some changes to the pattern.

Want to be part of a great adventure in 2010? Become a member of Crown
Mountain Farms fiber or yarn clubs. Registration is now in it's second
week. The clubs have free shipping worldwide. The "Fiber Of The Month"
club and the "Knitting For Fun" club both offer different
colorways you can play with and you may choose different yarns or
fibers. Discounts of 5% or 10% are available on purchases during 2010
on our website depending on the duration of your membership.
If you love sock hop yarn and were used to buy it through our website
this option will no longer be available. We created the "Sock Hop Yarn"
club and only members of this club will be able to purchase the sock
hop yarn in 2010. One good reason to join the "Sock Hop Yarn" club!
Click the logo above to go to our homepage, click on the CLUBS button,
and begin your journey there.

Happy holidays from Purlescence Yarns! We're in full-blown holiday
mode, knitting and weaving gifts for our loved ones. Are you set with
yours? Our new favorite yarn is Cascade's 128 Superwash, a chunky
Merino that knits up into beautiful gifts in no time at all. We've got
a gorgeous color selection in the shop with more set to arrive this
week!